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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1908

Page

6

Cure by Cuticura Seemed Like Magic for Eczema

A letter from Mrs. T. W. Hyde of Brentwood Essex claims Cuticura cured her daughter Adelaide’s severe eczema after four months of spreading symptoms, hair loss, and sleep loss. She praises Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills, stating nearly complete recovery within three-quarters of the ointment.

Lefer Adelaide T. W. Hyde Ongar Place Brentwood Essex England Potter Drug & Chem. Corp Boston Mass

High Financier Martin Jacoby Faces Court Charge

Financial circles tremble as a judge orders Martin Jacoby head of the Jacoby mercantile house to stand trial for alleged fund misappropriation. The vast cotton buyer, said to hold a market corner, reportedly suffered multi million dollar losses after speculations tied to the October panic.

City of Mexico Martin Jacoby Mercamatile House of Jacoby Finituciers House of Jacoby Republic

Society at the Convention in Chicago May Week

Prominent society figures in Chicago expect to attend the national convention in large numbers. Women’s clubs plan events on Row or Close to welcome the visitors and showcase polite society during the political gathering.

Chicago Rowiltle Seule

Growth in Country Newspapers Reaches Two Hundred

A report notes a rapid rise in publishing, stating the number of newspapers in the country has grown to 200 in the last decade. The trend reflects expanding press activity and public interest.

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Root Seen as Likely Next Chief Justice if Taft Wins

Washington May 28 A cabinet member predicts if Taft becomes president Elihu Root will be named chief justice of the Supreme Court. Fuller turns 71 next month and plans retirement after a Republican victory, while a Democratic win could delay. Root's legal stature and Treasury of connections make him the favored successor.

Henry St. Lambie Washington Michu Root United States Supreme Bench Taft Root Supreme Court Filler Supreme Bench Roosevelt Fuller Cleveland Bryan Elihu Root John Jay New York John Rutledge South Carolina Oliver Elsworth Connecticut John Marshall Virginia Roger B. Taney Maryland Salmon P. Chase Ohio Morrison R. Waite Melville W. Fuller Illinois United States Supreme Court British Supreme Court of Judicature Mr. Root Min Root Hoot Tut White House Foot Paft

Virtue of Foley's Kidney Cure Cited by Willimantic Man

More News from New England states recounts Alvin Stimpson of Willimantic Connecticut who nearly gave up after many failed remedies before trying Koley's Kidney Cure. He credits four bottles with a complete recovery and relief from acute kidney trouble. Also mentioned are H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkanoz.

Foley Alvin LH. Stimpson Willimantic Conn Koley H. J. Moogk Wm. F. Jungkanoz

Personal Record of Visitors in Freeport

Don Davis of Pinckneyville Tennessee and Trvin Kippinger of Lena spent the day in Freeport. Elias Heckman of Orangeville and Prof. H. C. Allman of Roscoe also were in Freeport. Others include Co. BK. White of Madison, W. F E. Bowker of Lena, J. D. Simplot of Dubuque, Mrs. Harvey Prassler of Orangeville, Mrs. Irving Bahler of Dodgeville, Leon A. Reed of Oregon Illinois, Mrs. McCloud of Bloomington visiting H. DeMoore, and Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Wernl of LeMars Iowa.

Trvin Kippinger Lena Freeport Alloyd Lanker Orangeville Elias Heckman Dubuque Harvey Prassler Irving Bahler Dodgeville Leon A. Reed Oregon

Straw Hat Styles Preview for Summer

Local hat dealers anticipate a spring surge as weather dictates the debut of straw and Panama hats for men. Styles favor smaller brims and crowns with soft brim options, some with railing edges. Prices range from 20 cents to 5 dollars, Panamas from 7 dollars up, wholesale costs cited for quill versions.

Panama

Decoration Day Exercises Planned at Orangeville Lawn

The Orangeville Courier reports Decoration Day activities set for 1 30 p m on the lawns of Wm Taft and Dr Daly. The program features the Orangeville band songs by male quartets a prayer by Chaplain R W Van Al styne Lincoln s Gettysburg address by G I Cadwell Columbian Medley and a procession to the cemetery with G A R services and graves decorated before returning to the hall to disband.

Orangeville Wm. Taft Dr. Daly R. W. van Alstyne Cadwell Illinois Hugh IL. Moore Freeport Long John Musserpont G. A. BR

Disjointed Notes Report Fire Bond Vote in City

Amid scattered fragments a city council approves 600000 bonds to install fire escapes on public buildings. In Russia’s Ekaterinostiv district twenty suspects convicted for recent unrest are executed by hanging.

St. Dloseph Modais Selmol Ekaterinostiv Russia

Solons at work as referendum clause added to bonds

Springfield May 23 Opposition to revenue bills for Chicago bonds up to 16 million dollars fades as House takes up unfinished business. Amendments from Mayor Busse win support. referendum on issuing bonds placed before people. Senate adjourns after Privilege issue. budget bills pass for Jewish fire probe costs and secretary of state expenses.

Springfield Chicago House of Representatives Busse Shurtlett House Revenue Committee MecCourty Dem Cook County Vie House Senate Shurtleff House Io Board of Control Jewish Fire Investigation Committee STOCO Secretary of State

Mandamus order desegregates Alton school access

The Illinois supreme court issued a writ of mandamus against Alton city officials to permit Ambrose and Minnie Bibb, Negro children, to attend the same public school as white pupils. The lawsuit began twelve years ago, led by Scott Tubb, and the Bibbs now seek entry to high school.

Alton Til Iling Preme Court Armbrose Minnie Bibb Scott Tubb Ambrose Minnie

Levee Breach Floods Farm Land For 6000 Acres Near Hiavana

Springfield Ill May 88 A levee four miles west of Hiavana on the TI Shiois river broke flooding six thousand acres of farming land with four feet of water. Twenty five families fled their homes as property loss mounted. At Naples mayor’s request and telegraph reports of Illinois river overflow Governor Tereneen ordered thirty five army tents sent to Naples.

Springfield Hiavana Naples Illinois Tereneen

Snell Trial Hearings Open with Judge Testimony

In Clinton on May 23 the Snell trial heard its first witness Judge Bred Tall who recounted instances showing Snell’s violent conduct and remarks suggesting insanity. The testimony described his actions as extreme and profane, highlighting the defendant’s unstable state.

Snell Clinton Bred Tall

Rockford druggists barred from selling intoxicants

May 23 Rockford TL reports owners of drug stores ordered to stop sale of intoxicating liquors, prescription or otherwise, in response to the recent opium law and the inability of the company to provide a remedy. The measure reflects new enforcement of temperance and narcotics regulations impacting local chemists.

Rockford

Springfield ordinance on Hyuots sale enforced

Memorial Day decoration calls issued by Governor Venevon for May 30. Death of Clarence R. Paw editor of the Illinois State Journal found in his room by a valet. Methodist conference ballot actions amid whispers of a divorce rumor affecting Rev. Charles T. Goodell. Reports from Kansas City and Oklahoma City on church activities and evangelism themes at regional assemblies.

Springfield Venevon Clarence BR. Pant Clarence R. Paw The Flinois State Journal Baltimore Methodist Episcopal General Conference Charles T. Goodell Morehan Pittsburg Mary Methodist Protestant General Conference Oklahoma City Okhio Traskell Tame Mission Society Northern Baptist Convention Kansas City United States

Arbitration hopes falter in Cleveland street car dispute

In Cleveland on May 28 the arbitration board faltered after George W Shortliffe declined. The company and union seek a third member as talks hinge on whether strikers return to old jobs. DuPont insists workers revert as new employees unless waivers are made. The matter may be resolved by the board or the workers themselves, with a decision pending.

Cleveland Compiuny Union George W W. Shurthie Shortliff DuPont Arbitration Board Wmtten fDaPout Ile Frank Milwaukee L. Frank & Son Company

Band of masked men terrorizes Morgantown residents

In Morgantown Kentucky on May 25 a group of masked assailants visited the home of widow Heynes at Thorse Mill, abducted and whipped her, then went to Crit Jonson’s house where they dragged him from bed and whipped him in the yard.

Morgantown Heynes Tlorse Mill Crit Jonson

Trial delays verdict on cheese or wifles in fame flood

San Francisco May 23 jury after five hours deliberation finds the steamer Limipire carried cheese not wifles to Central American revolutionists in May. Larry J Pratt and Captain No W Shero unrelatedly cleared of conspiracy against neutrality laws. Paris reports U S car in New York to Pacific race has departed Vladivostok. Military governor general orders driver to hold papers for Cossacks and village authorities.

San Francisco United States District Court Limipire Central America Tlarry J. Prart No W. Stheroth United States Thas Paris Vladivostok

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